The Community Foundation Northern Ireland - local charitable foundation

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Connecting people who care with causes that matter.

Inspiring Generosity

We advise individuals, families and businesses on giving, philanthropy and funding, helping you find the best way to support the issues and causes that inspire you.

Achieving Impact

Our grants and programmes are accessible to those who need them, equipping and empowering the local community to create change.

What We Do

In a society where everyone can prosper and live in peace; we encourage and support those who want to give and empower the local community to effect change.

40 Years of Inspiring Generosity

In 2019 we celebrated 40 years of connecting people who care with causes that matter. Since 1979 we have awarded over £110 million in grants to individuals & local communities working to inspire generosity and achieve impact.

What We Do

In a society where everyone can prosper and live in peace; we encourage and support those who want to give and empower the local community to effect change.

40 Years of Inspiring Generosity

Start A Fund

Setting up a fund through the Community Foundation is similar to having your own charitable trust but without the hassle of administration.

Our Impact

In the last 40 years, we have awarded over £100 million in grants to individuals & local communities.

Apply For A Grant

Find all our open grants here with details on the types of projects we support, who’s eligible and how to apply.

3 Feb 2025

Charities Host Conference on Combating Xenophobia, Racism, and Islamophobia in Northern Ireland

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland, Africa House, Northern Ireland Council on Voluntary Action (NICVA), and Social Change Initiative (SCI) held a major…

Events

3 Feb 2025

Driving Impact Through ESG and Philanthropy

Incorporating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into your business creates a framework for impactful giving. By aligning your philanthropy with ESG…

Foundation News

13 Dec 2024

Grow Your Own Fresh Food in 2025: Join the Acorn Farm Project’s ‘I Can Grow’ Programme!

The Acorn Farm Project is excited to announce that the ‘I Can Grow’ Programme is back for 2025! This fantastic initiative helps people and families in the…

Foundation News

In the last 40 years, we have awarded over £100 million in grants to individuals & local communities.

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland is a local, independent charitable foundation. We help communities in need, drive social change and change lives through impactful grantmaking and delivering innovative programmes.

Supporting bespoke giving and providing philanthropic advice we are a trusted, secure means through which donors choose how, when and where to give and we provide a range of management and grant making services for charitable funds.